YouTube uses timestamp lists in video descriptions to auto-generate chapter markers on the progress bar. Format must follow YouTube's rules: first timestamp must be 0:00, at least 3 chapters, each at least 10s apart. Generate compliant chapter lists with one click.
When to use this
Use for: long-form YouTube videos (10+ min) where viewers want to jump to sections, tutorial videos with multiple topics, podcast uploads where chapters help discovery, course videos where each lesson has its own chapter.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are YouTube's chapter rules?
First chapter must start at 0:00 (or 00:00). At least 3 chapters required. Each chapter at least 10 seconds long. Total of at least 3 timestamped lines in the description. YouTube auto-detects them and adds chapter markers.
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